### 24

You shape your mouth and utter the Old Kingdom power-word: Gloar! The concussive force of the word hits Anseng squarely in the centre of his emaciated chest and knocks him down. Unfortunately, it also causes his kirusami to flare brightly. It is as if you have just thrown oil onto a flaming blue fire! Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Nexus, you lose 2 ENDURANCE points due to the surge of power released by the impact of your spell upon this sorcerous weapon.

For a few terrifying moments the intense explosion of blue light blinds you. Your vision quickly returns, but you are dismayed to see that Anseng is now back on his feet and preparing to attack.

Turn to 150.